Faeries, by brian froud and alan lee, illustrated, 1st ed, hardcover w dj, 1978. Brian froud author of faeries goodreads share book. Brian froud s faeries are so magical and artistically inspiring. Alan lee book my dad has when i was a kiddo, and i will never forget that book. Alan grounds brian s work and brian infuses magic into alan s. His international bestselling book, faeries with fantasy and tolkien illustrator alan lee is considered a modern classic.
Brian froud brian froud, fantasy drawings, fairy art. Alan lees ethereal watercolors are just as breathtaking and provide a lovely. Formerly the copy of hugo winner george laskowski, jr. Brian froud is an artist, author, designer, and faery authority. The book is part reference manual, part artist sketchbook, part short story compendium, and some would dare say, part anthropological fieldguide.
The book is not only filled with amazing and fantastical art but the authors describe and retell all kinds of old faerie stories from europe. He is the author of lady cottingtons pressed fairy book, good faeries bad faeries, the faeries oracle, brian froud s goblins. Faeries not good by brian froud, first edition, 1978 abebooks passion for books. Faeries by brian froud and alan lee 1979, paperback for. This is the book that made brian froud famous and has yet to be surpassed.
Faeries is a 1981 animated special that appeared on cbs in the united states. Brian froud for over 35 years, brian froud has been regarded as the preeminent faerie artist in the world and an authority on faeries and faerie lore. Larkin, david, 1936publication date 1978 topics fairies, fees publisher new york. One of his most famous art books is simply titled faeries, in collaboration with alan lee.
Brian froud born 1947 is an english fantasy illustrator. Any good fantasy fan worth their salt will instantly recognize the names of brian froud and alan lee. Faeries wafted straight to the bestseller chartsand hasnt been dislodged for 16 weeks. I picked up a copy of this book a month or so ago mainly for the nostalgia factor, it was one my mother had given me way back when. The first time i ever saw a brian froud illustration was in my moms book faeries, and i was pretty much captivated from the word go, or i suppose in this case, goblin. Faerie is a world of dark enchantments, of captivating beauty, of enormous ugliness, of callous superficiality, of. It was an introduction into so much, it still is swallowing me whole. Lady of the lake by alan lee probably my favorite concept artist. English fantasy illustrator, producer, writer, art designer, puppeteer. Faeries by froud, brian and alan lee and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Alan lee brian froud magical creatures fantasy creatures fantasy world fantasy art dark fantasy vintage fairies kobold. Faeries, a classic art book by faery gurus brian froud and. Faeries by brian froud and alan lee deluxe edition. Vintage hardback book faeries by described and illustrated by brian froud and alan lee and edited and designed by david larkin.
The dark crystal and labyrinth with jim hensons creature shop and legend with alan lee. Faeries, abrams, 1978, first edition, fine in like full color pictorial dustwrapper with wonderful illustrations by brian froud and alan lee, 185 in total with 147 of these in color. Faeries, a classic art book by faery gurus brian froud and alan lee. Alan lee is an academy awardwinning movie conceptual designer and illustrator. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Lady cottingtons pressed fairy book, good faeries bad faeries. Faeries by brian froud faeries by brian froud is unique among any books ive ever read. Inside is the kind of enchanted house one usually finds only in fantasy books.
Faeries by brian froud illustrator, alan lee alibris. Conceptual designer and costume designer for films. Faeries brian froud, alan lee, davis larkin vintage books. Vintage book faeries brian froud and alan lee 1978 fairies. Alan lee is responsible for those gorgeous watercolors, while brian froud does the kinetic sketches froud was also the illustrator of lady cottingtons book of pressed faeries a funny and darkly humored picture book. Kodi archive and support file community software vintage software apk msdos cdrom software cdrom software library.
Brian froud s wife, wendy, was one of the artists responsible for the very beautiful if slightly dated dark crystal. My 9yearold daughter doesnt understand a lot of it yet but since it is so lofty and. Good faeries bad faeries brian froud by pavilion books group book duration. There are no page numbers, but i believe it is 196 pages long, fully illustrated in color and black and white. Find great deals on ebay for faeries book brian froud. Sealed faeries paperback by brian froud alan lee david larkin 1979. Rarely have research and artistry combined to produce such a masterpiece collectors 1978 first edition, first printing hardcover book faeries. Faeries by brian froud paperback, 1979 for sale online ebay. Faeries deluxe collectors edition by brian froud and alan lee, with. Deluxe collectors edition by brian froud, alan lee. Brian froud and alan lees faeries you probably know brian frouds work from the jim henson films labyrinth and the dark crystal. Faeries by brian froud and alan lee 1979, paperback for sale. Text and more than 200 drawings and paintings describe various kinds of elves and fairies found in myths, legends, and literature.
Its old front door, with a goblin doorknocker, is a doorway into faerieland. It has been 25 years since brian froud and alan lee created the delightful, imaginative, and surprising faeries a book that quickly became a massive international bestseller and went on to sell more than a million copies. Vintage fairy book print by yeoldeprintshoppe on etsy fairy sketch, anime witch. If you create a free account and sign in, you will be able to customize what is displayed. All the fairy types are identified and pictured water fairies elves, gnomes, pixies, leprechauns, tree fairies, dryads, and more. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Clean interior, save for gift inscription to front end paper.
He is the author of lady cottingtons pressed fairy book, good faeries bad faeries, the faeries oracle, brian frouds goblins. Flower fairy iii alan lee and brian froud faeries brian froud. Prints of artwork by artist brian froud both good faeries and bad faeries prints sylph may be seen near chemtrails as they transmute the harmful chemicals. Brian froud brian froud, vintage fairies, alan lee. My friend mark should appreciate that awful play on words, hey im tired, im allowed to be silly once in a while. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Vintage 2000 the fairies oracle book by brian froud. Jun 29, 2016 my art book collection good faeries bad faeries. Sylph, in folklore, one of a race of supernatural beings supposed to inhabit the air. Faeries by froud lee pagan wiccan witchcraft magick ritual supplies photo of faeries book for fans of magical creatures 7829897.
It is based on the book faeries, described and illustrated by brian froud and alan lee, directed by lee mishkin with animation direction by fred hellmich, and executive produced by thomas w. This ultimate collectors book features eight new pieces of art by froud and lee with the original pencil drawings and watercolors. Brian froudlady cottingtons pressed fairy book brian froud, alan lee, elves. The two artists who have created this book, alan lee and brian froud, have studied fairy history, myths, legends, and folklore, and embodied their findings in 185 paintings and drawings. I think they worked better in collaboration than alone. I eventually gave it to my little nephews and it still holds up as a cool little popup book and introduction to the works of brian froud designer of many of the creatures in labyrinth and the dark crystal among other creations and the world of faeries in general. Prints of artwork by artist brian froud both good faeries and bad faeries prints this ethereal winter spirit rules the night sky brian froud by brian froud.
The two artists who have created this book, alan lee and brian froud, have studied fairy history, myths, legends, and folklore, and embodied their findings in. Oct 01, 2010 brian froud is an artist, author, designer, and faery authority. Posts about fairy lore written by antheacarns fairy images cmus a midsummer nights dream see more. Froud has also dabbled in other media and has recently created a deck of oracle cards entitled the faerie s oracle. Brian froud an illustration of fairy sexuality alan lee, gifts for art lovers. He is most widely known for his 1978 book faeries with alan lee, and as the conceptual designer of the films the dark crystal and labyrinth.